Barack Obama just revealed his favourite songs and books from 2017

He may have left the White House over a year ago, but Barack Obama is still guiding the way for us all.

To mark the New Year the 56-year-old took to his public Facebook page to share his top songs and books from 2017 – Rihanna, Camila Cabello and Harry Styles made the list – just FYI.

‘During my presidency, I started a tradition of sharing my reading lists and playlists,’ he announced in a Facebook post to his 55 million followers. ‘It was a nice way to reflect on the works that resonated with me and lift up authors and artists from around the world.’

He continued: ‘With some extra time on my hands this year to catch up, I wanted to share the books and music that I enjoyed most. From songs that got me moving to stories that inspired me, here’s my 2017 list – I hope you enjoy it and have a happy and healthy New Year.’

Obama then proceeded to list his top songs and books of 2017 and it’s everything. The thought of Obama dancing to Camila Cabello’s Havana is making us very happy.

The best books Obama read in 2017:

The Power by Naomi AldermanGrant by Ron ChernowEvicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew DesmondJanesville: An American Story by Amy GoldsteinExit West by Mohsin HamidFive-Carat Soul by James McBrideAnything Is Possible by Elizabeth StroutDying: A Memoir by Cory TaylorA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
*Bonus for hoops fans: Coach Wooden and Me by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Basketball (and Other Things) by Shea Serrano

Obama’s favourite songs of 2017:

Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy WilliamHavana by Camila Cabello (feat. Young Thug)Blessed by Daniel CaesarThe Joke by Brandi CarlileFirst World Problems by Chance The Rapper (feat. Daniel Caesar)Rise Up by Andra DayWild Thoughts by DJ Khaled (feat. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller)Family Feud by Jay-Z (feat. Beyoncé)Humble by Kendrick LamarLa Dame et Ses Valises by Les Amazones d’Afrique (feat. Nneka)Unforgettable by French Montana (feat. Swae Lee)The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness by The NationalChanel by Frank OceanFeel It Still by Portugal. The ManButterfly Effect by Travis ScottMatter of Time by Sharon Jones & the Dap-KingsLittle Bit by Mavis StaplesMillionaire by Chris StapletonSign of the Times by Harry StylesBroken Clocks by SZAOrdinary Love (Extraordinary Mix) by U2
*Bonus: Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen (not out yet, but the blues version in his Broadway show is the best!)